Celanese introduces sustainable solutions for manufacturers of TPV, PBT and PP applications

Celanese Corporation, a global speciality materials and chemical company, announced on 16 Oct 2023 the commercial introduction of multiple new sustainable engineering thermoplastic solutions that provide manufacturers with excellent mechanical and other properties while also supporting the shift to a more circular economy. The launch of these materials derived from recycled content (ECO-R) continues the company's efforts to offer manufacturers a choice of sustainable solutions across its full portfolio of materials. Santoprene TPV already provides an easier-to-recycle alternative to thermoset rubber for applications in automotive, consumer goods, building and construction and other industries. The new ECO-R solutions go further by incorporating post-consumer recyclate (PCR) into the formulations. With an estimated minimum of 25% PET-PCR, these new Celanex PBT ECO-R PBT/PET blends enable manufacturers of automotive applications and consumer goods to have more sustainable product options while maintaining excellent mechanical properties. Junction bars, air vents and windshield wipers are three potential applications for these solutions. Commercialized in North America and Europe, the new Tecnoprene PP ECO-R solutions are made from an estimated minimum of 30% recycled content by weight. Celanese will showcase these new solutions and other sustainable solutions this week at its stand (B4/4200) at the Fakuma trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Original source: Celanese, website: http://www.celanese.com/, Copyright Celanese Corporation 2023.
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